Ben Haskins

I am an open-minded guitar teacher working and gigging around the Leeds with over 10 years playing experience. This spans from gigging nationally and internationally, to recording in studios, to playing in orchestras and large ensembles. I hope to pass on this knowledge to you.

You may have never touched a guitar before or perhaps you have a good understanding of the instrument, it doesn’t matter. I can adapt the lesson to fit your needs. My attitude towards teaching is to make sure you are getting as much satisfaction out of the guitar as you can. Music is about enjoyment and we should not lose sight of that. For this reason, I will try to tailor your lesson to fit what you want to get out of the guitar. That could be focusing on technical exercises, reading music, understanding theory and training your ear. Or it could be focused on building up repertoire and playing the music you like to play. I am more than happy to transcribe music of your choice and work through the practical challenges of the music you love. I hope that in future you will be able to apply your understanding of the guitar to any style or genre of your choice.

Learn to read and write music, study a wide range of music including Rock, Pop, Jazz and more, understand theory and composition, approach improvisation in different ways, learn effective guitar technique including scales, arpeggios and chords on the fretboard.

Learn to play the music you love and have fun!

Music Qualifications & Achievements:

• BA (Hons) Music Performance, First instrument: Guitar
• ABRSM Grade 6 Piano
• ABRSM Grade 5 Theory Music GCSE and A Level

Further experience and achievements include:

• Guitarist and contributing composer in 7 piece band Tete de Pois, winners of help musicians funding 2018
• First guitarist in the Leeds College of Music Contemporary Jazz Orchestra 2017
• Leading my own quartet playing original music as well as other jazz outfits